Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council. This dogmatic constitution was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 21 November 1964, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5. As is customary with significant Roman Catholic Church documents, it is known by its incipit, “Lumen gentium”, Latin for “Light of the Nations”.
Lumen gentium magnified the authority, identity, and the mission of the church, as well as the duty of the faithful.
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- Lead Seals and Chains From the 1963 Conclave Electing Paul VI Pope
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- Pope St. Paul VI: Zucchetto
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- Pastoral Ring Given to Bishops Participating in Vatican II From Pope Paul VI
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- Paul VI: Miter Used by a Former Bishop from St. Augusta, Florida
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- The Last Purificator Used by Paul VI before His Death
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- Coat of Arms of Pope St.Paul VI
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- Tomb of Pope Paul VI located in St. Peter’s Basilica
